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A prisoner has escaped from Svartsjö Prison on Ekerö, outside Stockholm, Aftonbladet reports.
Crime
Feeling of safety improves in Stockholm region, but large differences remain between municipalities
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Sweden
Iceberg larger than Manhattan breaks off Greenland’s Petermann Glacier
An iceberg larger than Manhattan has broken off from the Petermann Glacier.
Sweden
Government launches inquiry to give homeowners more influence over densification
The government is appointing an inquiry to make proposals on how "careless densification" in residential areas can be limited.
Swedish politics
Two foreigners arrested after drone flight over protected site on Ekerö
Two foreign nationals have been arrested after photographing a protected site on Ekerö with a drone, according to police.
Crime
Queen Silvia celebrates 50 years as Queen of Sweden
Today marks 50 years of Queen Silvia's reign in Sweden. The royal court is marking the anniversary with new pictures of the queen in traditional costume.
Sweden
Electoral fallout in Liberals after new line on Sweden Democrats - Mohamsson's demands
Liberals are now agonizing in many quarters about having to campaign for the party's new SD line. Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson demands full loyalty at the national level. "If you are on the parliamentary list, you cannot have a different opinion," she says.
Swedish politics
Boat has sunk in Lake Mälaren – one person is missing
A woman has been taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter after a small boat sank in Lake Mälaren near Ekerö. One person is also missing after the accident.
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